134a Higher Road, Urmston, M41 9AZ

the demolition of existing vacant garage and erection of four terraced houses over three storeys, with associated gardens, parking, bin and bike storage provisions

Authority: Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Barnes D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the streetscene
the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 and 18 Jacks Lane
the living standards of the future occupiers

What decided it

The unacceptable harm caused to the character and appearance of the streetscene by the dominance of parked vehicles at ground floor level and the poor quality design of the ground floor elevations, which would conflict with Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy JP-P1 of The Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, Policy L7 of the Trafford Core Strategy, HTFP3 of the Trafford Design Code, HEP 3 of the Trafford Design Code, HPG 1 of the Trafford Design Code, APL 3 of the Trafford Design Code

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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